On January 8, the program will feature Dr. Mark Loux, OSU Extension State Specialist in Weed Science speaking on No Pigweed Left Behind.  Western Ohio and other areas of the state have seen the recent spread of waterhemp and Palmer amaranth beginning to infest fields.  These pigweeds are currently resistant to three herbicide modes of action in Ohio and because they are genetically diverse, have the ability to become resistant to other chemicals in a short period of time. Once they do, they become difficult and expensive to control and can rapidly decrease the profitability of a field. The presentation at the Conservation Tillage Club breakfast will focus on how to prevent the spread of these weeds, as well as how to manage them once they do show their presence in a field.  Dr. Loux’s presentation will also address other resistant weeds that are difficult to control.            

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association and Ohio State Extension will partner to hold the Farm Science Review Agronomy College on Sept. 11.

Learn about Data Management in Precision Agriculture. The day will start with  an overview of on farm research and will continue with data management, data stewardship fundamentals and troubleshooting along with much more. Speakers in include Drs. John Fulton and Elizabeth Hawkins with OSU, Dave Scheiderer with Integrated Ag Services and a panel of farmers who will discuss how they use and manage data collected from their fields. 8 a.m. Registration, breakfast, visit with vendors 8:15 Program Begins 1 p.m. Lunch 1-4 p.m. Integrated Ag Field Day

Topics and Speakers Keynote Speaker –Matt Roberts, Kernmantle Group Tri-State Fertilizer Guide and Nitrogen Decisions –Steve Culman, The Ohio State University Gibberella Diagnostic Demonstration and Research Project –Pierce Paul, The Ohio State University Using On-Farm Research to Make Production Decisions, eFields–Elizabeth Hawkins, The Ohio State University Diagnostic Demonstration of Corn and Soybean Insect Pests –Kelly Tillmon, The Ohio State University 2018 Farm Bill Update and Progress Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association Update